South Shore Calendar: Jan. 11-18

Friday

Jan 11, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

Friday, Jan. 11

Model Railway Club open house: 6-9 p.m., South Shore Model Railway Club, 52 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham. All are welcome to family open house and Scout night. See demonstrations and get information on how to get started in the hobby. Light snacks and beverages available for purchase. Admission $2 for everyone age 5 and up. For information: 781-740-2000, ssmrc.org.

“Night of January 16” performances: Jan. 11-13 and 18-20, Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleborough. The play, written by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, is directed by Peg Saurman Holzemer and presented by Theatre One. For mature audiences only. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 18-19; and at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 and 20. General admission $20, seniors and students $18; cash only. Food donations will be collected for the Middleborough COA Senior Pantry. For information: 774-213-5193.

The Myths of Language Development: 11 a.m., Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield. Local speech pathologist and author Suzanne Ducharme will talk about common myths about language development and acquisition. Preregistration encouraged but walk-ins welcome. Crafts and puzzles will be available for children accompanying their parents in the room next door to the presentation. For information: 781-834-5535, ventresslibrary.org.

South Shore Genealogical Society meeting: 1:30 p.m., John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover St., Hanover. The program will be a roundtable discussion by members of the Society as they explain how information from programs of the past year have enabled them to improve their research and help to solve problems they have encountered. The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussion. There is no charge to do so.

Desserts & Destinations: 4-6 p.m., North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main St,, Marshfield. Birders Christine and Steven Whitebread will present a slideshow presentation of their recent trip to Brazil’s southern states and share a destination-appropriate dessert. $14/$10 member. Preregister. For information: 781-837-9400, massaudubon.org/southshore.

Pop Up Flower Art Display Reveal: 1-5 p.m., Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield. A banner of the colorful replicas of local Marshfield flowers made by patrons will be displayed between the two entryway pillars and, weather permitting, will be available to view until March. Marshfield residents, community groups, and businesses are encouraged to make their own display and join in making the town blossom with color during some of the bleaker months. For information: 781-834-5535, ventresslibrary.org.

“Night of January 16” performances: Jan. 11-13 and 18-20, Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleborough. The play, written by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, is directed by Peg Saurman Holzemer and presented by Theatre One. For mature audiences only. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 18-19; and at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 and 20. General admission $20, seniors and students $18; cash only. Food donations will be collected for the Middleborough COA Senior Pantry. For information: 774-213-5193.

South Shore Lyme Support meeting: 6:30-8 p.m., Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., Hingham. Attendance is open to all. Meetings usually held second Monday of the month. For information: 508-332-9743, jeanwhart@gmail.com.

Pilgrim Festival Chorus open auditions: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 and 21, Faith Community Church (formerly United Methodist Church), 29 Carver Road, Plymouth. Music directors William B. Richter and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly will greet interested singers to answer questions about PFC and audition attendees for vocal placement. Rehearsals for the spring season begin at 7 p.m. immediately following auditions. For information, contact Richter at 781-789-3343 or by email at director@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org or visit pilgrimfestivalchorus.org or email info@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org.

BANDS meeting: 7 p.m., second Monday, every other month September through June, Emmanuel Parish in at 519 Washington St., Braintree. Braintree Autism Network for our Daughters and Sons meetings are open to all parents or guardians of children who live in Braintree and have an autism spectrum disorder or live elsewhere but attend school in Braintree and have an ASD. No cost or obligation and membership is confidential. For information call Leah Nabstedt: 617-943-2452.

SShAGLY meeting: 7 p.m., First Parish Church, 842 Tremont St., Duxbury. South Shore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning Youth is a meeting and support group exclusively for youth ages 14-22. For information: bagly.org, sshagly@gmail.com, or on Facebook at SSHAGLY.

Safety program: Jan. 16 and 23, Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury. “Until Help Arrives,” a presentation by Colonel David Gavigan of Bristol County Sheriff’s Department, will teach you what to do after you call 911. The minutes while you wait for first responders to arrive are critical and can make a difference between life and death. This is a free program and open to all ages and communities. The program is offered two dates, 10 a.m. Jan. 16 and again at 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Call to register: 781-934-5774.

Network Voice Toastmasters meeting: 6:45-8:45 p.m., Fogg Library, 1 Columbian St., South Weymouth. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. The NVT club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. For information: networkvoice.toastmastersclubs.org.

Open rehearsals: 7:30 p.m., Old South Union Church, 25 Columbian St., South Weymouth. The Fine Arts Chorale is seeking new members for its spring 2019 concert. The group rehearses on Wednesday nights. Jan. 2, 9 and 16 are open rehearsals with no obligation attached. No audition or preregistration necessary. For information: 1-800-230-7555, fineartschorale.org.

“Night of January 16” performances: Jan. 11-13 and 18-20, Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleborough. The play, written by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, is directed by Peg Saurman Holzemer and presented by Theatre One. For mature audiences only. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 18-19; and at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 and 20. General admission $20, seniors and students $18; cash only. Food donations will be collected for the Middleborough COA Senior Pantry. For information: 774-213-5193.

Ry Cavanaugh and Jennifer Kimball: 8 p.m., Coffeehouse off the Square, Old Ship Church, 107 Main St., Hingham. Ry is most famous for founding Session Americana and Jennifer was one half of The Story duo. Open mic 8-8:30 p.m. Admission $15 at the door (sorry no reservations). Desserts and beverages $1. For information: 781-749-1767, oldshipchurch.org/coffeehouse-off-the-square.

Sunday, Jan. 20

“Night of January 16” performances: Jan. 11-13 and 18-20, Alley Theatre, 133 Center St., Middleborough. The play, written by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, is directed by Peg Saurman Holzemer and presented by Theatre One. For mature audiences only. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 18-19; and at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 and 20. General admission $20, seniors and students $18; cash only. Food donations will be collected for the Middleborough COA Senior Pantry. For information: 774-213-5193.

Monday, Jan. 21

Pilgrim Festival Chorus open auditions: 6:30 p.m., Faith Community Church (formerly United Methodist Church), 29 Carver Road, Plymouth. Music directors William B. Richter and Elizabeth Chapman Reilly will greet interested singers to answer questions about PFC and audition attendees for vocal placement. Rehearsals for the spring season begin at 7 p.m. immediately following auditions. For information, contact Richter at 781-789-3343 or by email at director@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org or visit pilgrimfestivalchorus.org or email info@pilgrimfestivalchorus.org.

Safety program: Jan. 16 and 23, Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury. “Until Help Arrives,” a presentation by Colonel David Gavigan of Bristol County Sheriff’s Department, will teach you what to do after you call 911. The minutes while you wait for first responders to arrive are critical and can make a difference between life and death. This is a free program and open to all ages and communities. The program is offered two dates, 10 a.m. Jan. 16 and again at 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Call to register: 781-934-5774.

Meet the Author: 7 p.m., Weymouth High School, 1 Wildcat Way, South Weymouth. Weymouth Public Libraries welcome back author Joanna Schaffhausen with her newest book, “No Mercy.” Books will be available for sale and signing. Register by calling 781-340-5002 or online at weymouth.ma.us/library.

Thursday, Jan. 24

Writing and Grief workshop: 6-8 p.m., Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland. In these workshops, participants will explore the value of using expressive writing as a tool to process grief. Each session will propose a topic related to grief, some examples of prose or poetry will be read, and prompt to help guide your writing will be offered. You will have an opportunity to share as you would like to, including what you have already written. Additional dates: Feb. 7 and 21 and March 14. Free; registration is required. For information: 781-624-7046 or email ahills@southshorehealth.org.

Friday, Jan. 25

Pop Up Paint Class: Jan. 25 and 27, North River Theater, 513 River St., Norwell. Complete a painting of a winter sunset in about two hours in class led by award winning artist Denise Feeney. Class at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 27. $30 fee includes instruction, materials, a beverage, snacks and music. Cash bar. Reservations required by calling: 781-826-4878.

“A Chorus Line”: Jan. 25-27, Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell. The Academy of The Company Theatre will perform the musical at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, and at 3 p.m. Jan. 27. The production is directed by Jordie Saucerman, with music direction by Melissa Carubia and choreography by Sally Forrest. Tickets are $18 for students, $22 for adults. For information: 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.

Saturday, Jan. 26

Blues concert: 2 p.m., Ventress Memorial Library, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield. The Bloom/Funkhouser Duo will perform “Blues, Ballads and Bebop.” Light refreshments served at a post-concert social hour. Free and open to public; no tickets required. For information: 781-834-5535, ventresslibrary.org.

Afternoon with the Author: 2 p.m., Hingham Public Library, 66 Leavitt St., Hingham. Author Sandy Macfarlane will present her book “Swirling Currents: Controversy, Compromise, and Dynamic Coastal Change” in this free event followed by a book signing. For information: 781-741-1405, hinghamlibrary.org.

“A Chorus Line”: Jan. 25-27, Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell. The Academy of The Company Theatre will perform the musical at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, and at 3 p.m. Jan. 27. The production is directed by Jordie Saucerman, with music direction by Melissa Carubia and choreography by Sally Forrest. Tickets are $18 for students, $22 for adults. For information: 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.

Pop Up Paint Class: Jan. 25 and 27, North River Theater, 513 River St., Norwell. Complete a painting of a winter sunset in about two hours in class led by award winning artist Denise Feeney. Class at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 27. $30 fee includes instruction, materials, a beverage, snacks and music. Cash bar. Reservations required by calling: 781-826-4878.

Masterworks for Piano Four-Hands concert: 3 p.m., James Library, 24 West St., Norwell. Heeyeon Chi and Victor Cayres will perform a four-hands piano duo concert of classical masterworks, including works by Dvorak, Mozart, Poulenc and Rachmaninoff. Tickets $30 adults, $25 seniors age 65 and up, and $15 for students. For information: 781-659-7100, jameslibrary.org.

“A Chorus Line”: Jan. 25-27, Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell. The Academy of The Company Theatre will perform the musical at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, and at 3 p.m. Jan. 27. The production is directed by Jordie Saucerman, with music direction by Melissa Carubia and choreography by Sally Forrest. Tickets are $18 for students, $22 for adults. For information: 781-871-2787, companytheatre.com.